Anthony Joshua has publicly backed his promoter Eddie Hearn in the ongoing feud with Conor Benn. The heavyweight champion posted a photo with Hearn on social media, captioning it with a reference to Benn.
Benn split from Hearn's Matchroom Boxing last month to join Zuffa Boxing, a venture by UFC CEO Dana White. He is set to earn $15 million for a fight against Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback bout in April.
Hearn expressed anger over Benn's departure, claiming the fighter refused his request to discuss the issue. “I text Conor and said I think we should have a call... he said he heard I was emotional and we should let it die down,” Hearn told iFL TV.
Joshua, who is signed to a career-long contract with Hearn, is recovering from a car accident in Nigeria but could return to the ring this summer.
